[PonchoV8]

I have a 2 piece figured Walnut stock I just finished fitting to a lever action rifle. I used 120 to 600 to sand it, raised the grain, sanded it and wiped it with Mineral Spirits.

I wonder what the next step is on the way to finishing? I don't think I want a shiny Poly or varnish. What do you recommend?

[chrisp]

Just use Minwax paste wax , or linseed oil / boiled linseed oil will darken it . All will not have a shine , but a low soft luster . And not be slippery either .

[stags]

I'd try boiled linseed oil. Warm it up a little and rub it in - let it sit then wipe off any excess. Wait a couple days then reapply. After it dries thoroughly you can wax it for a little more sheen.

I haven't done any woodworking in years but this was my favorite topping when I did. Figured hardwoods like walnut and cherry really look good with this finish.

Mark O.

[PonchoV8]

Thanks all. I like the BLO or LO recommendations. I've used it on Milsurps. I blended Turpentine and BLO last time. That gives good water resisting qualities.

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by PonchoV8

Thanks all. I like the BLO or LO recommendations. I've used it on Milsurps. I blended Turpentine and BLO last time. That gives good water resisting qualities.

When we do the exposed oak beams in the houses we use the BLO cut in half with Turpentine. It seeps in and gives them that rich look without adding a layer on the surface. The wood can still breath and will darken with age - I would think that's what you want for a stock where the oils from your hands darken the grip over time.

Post a picture, I'd love to see it.

[Cammer-6]

how about tung oil?

[PonchoV8]

I've heard it works good, but it's too late now.

[The Boss]

Nice work Doug - real nice work!

[ctgross]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Nice work Doug - real nice work!

^ditto^ and that's some fine looking walnut too!!

[comanchefirebird]

Be really careful with the rags you use for applying linseed oil. I left some balled up rags soaked in linseed oil on my workbench once and they will spontaneously combust!
They started smoking after several hours on my bench. Thankfully, I saw them smoking and got them out of the shop.

Steve

[PonchoV8]

Thanks, all. It's a pretty good looking stick. I leave the rags hung over a metal railing outside.

[cuz68]

Looks great doug all most camo looking, Can you dance to that song you keep posting? Post it on utube please. BTW how much time do you have in the stock? TKS Randy.

[PonchoV8]

Thanks, Randy. I bought the roughed in blank on ebay so I was way ahead on time. I probably had a few hours on the butt and maybe 2 on the forearm before oiling. The hardest part was fitting the butt into the receiver and shaving it down so it blended in size well.
I found that video after looking for it from the Heineken commercial. No dancing though.

[hobbygto65]

You might want do a search on using True oil, I did a stock along time ago and it turned out really nice. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...L-STOCK-FINISH